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Four Wonders Decoction

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Four Wonders Decoction,Pain in the tendons and bones of the shoulders and arms.

Formulas Name : Four Wonders Decoction

Chinese Name : 四妙煎

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Sophora japonica flowers, 5 qian of peach kernels, 5 qian of fine tea leaves, and 5 qian of sesame seeds.

Source

*The Collection of Immortal Prescriptions*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Pain in the tendons and bones of the shoulders and arms.

Instructions for Use

Place the herbs in an earthenware pot, add 6–7 bowls of water, and simmer until the volume is reduced by half. Drink while hot.

Four Wonders Decoction,*The Collection of Immortal Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Pain in the tendons and bones of the shoulders and arms.

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